PHRM 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Continuing Medical Education, Journal Club, Meta-Analysis
Document Summary
Forum for discussing the critical evaluation and clinical applicability of selected primary literature. Practitioners way to stay current with new developments and clinical evidence. Staple of continuing professional education of health care practitioners across many disciplines. Needs of continuing medical education are met. No standard method of implementing a journal club; flexible in design and execution to meet the needs of the participants. Often at least 30 min depends on literature being reviewed and discussions formed. Discussion-based : no slide deck; attendees are expected to have read and critiqued the selected article in advance and are expected to participate. Participants are provided with a handout summarizing the literature being reviewed. Concise and thorough document that helps to guide the discussion. Topic and/or article usually a joint decision made with practice educator. Often targeted to a specific area of practice , to help answer a clinical question or for teaching purposes related to recent patient case or clinical scenarios.
